The government has committed to closing the employment gap for people with a disability.

Their main mechanism for doing so is the Disability Confident scheme, which took over from the previous “Two Ticks scheme”. But how effective is it? How many employers have engaged? And what does it mean if they do?

Heritage Ability has made it to the finals in the heritage category of the National Lottery Awards! The charity works to improve disabled accessibility in various heritage sites across the south-west. The only heritage finalist involved with access, they need as many votes as possible to get funding to continue their work. You can vote for them online here or by phone on 0844 836 9700.

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